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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Sports Nutrition | |||
Reference | HS4109 | Version | 3 |
Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
Approved | June 2010 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To develop understanding of the nutritional requirements of different sports in order to provide evidence based recommendations. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Critically analyse the nutritional demands of a selected sport. |
2 | Critically evaluate the research on contemporary nutritional recommendations. |
3 | Critically evaluate the efficacy of selected nutritional ergogenic aids. |
4 | Evaluate strategies for achieving effective nutritional states for training and competition. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Macro and micro nutrient requirements for athletic performance; fluids and electrolytes; exercise physiology and metabolic pathways; dietary analysis and development; timing of nutrient intake; nutritional ergogenic aids. |
Module Delivery |
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Lectures supplemented by practical sessions and tutorial based discussions. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 32 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 118 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Presentation |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
Presentation assessed with a grading proforma. Overall grade determined as follows: | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 A’s, 1 B and maximum of 1 C Rows 6-8: Minimum of 2 B’s and maximum of 1 D |
B | Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 B’s, 1 C and maximum of 1 D Rows 6-8: Minimum of 1 B and maximum of 2 D’s |
C | Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 C’s, 1 D and maximum of 1 E Rows 6-8: Minimum of 3 D’s |
D | Rows 1-5: Minimum of 4 D’s Rows 6-8: Minimum of 2 D’s And a maximum of 1 E or F in rows 1-8 |
E | Rows 1-8 Minimum of 2 E’s and Maximum of 1 F |
F | Rows 1-8 Failure to achieve any of the above |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of stages 1-3 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | BURKE, L. and DEAKIN, V., 2010. Clinical Sports Nutrition. 4th ed. New York: McGraw Hill. |
2 | JEUKENDRUP, A. and GLEESON, M., 2010. Sport nutrition: an introduction to energy production and performance. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. |
3 | BEAN, A., 2013. The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. |
4 | McCARDLE, W.D., KATCH, F.I. and KATCH, V.L., 2014. Exercise Physiology, energy, nutrition and human performance, 8th Edition. London: Lipincott, Williams and Williams. |
5 | American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand: Nutrition & Athletic Performance. Available at: http://www.acsm.org/access-public-information/position-stands. |